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California Passes Bill to Criminalize NDAs on Taxpayer Funds

9/8/2025

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California lawmakers passed AB 1370, criminalizing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) related to taxpayer funds and state laws.
The bill arose from NDAs linked to a $1.1 billion project and fast-food labor law discussions.
The State Senate approved the bill 39-0, pending minor changes before reaching Governor Gavin Newsom.
NDAs previously affected 2,000 individuals, but Newsom's office confirmed he and his staff did not sign them.
The bill seeks to improve government transparency, though lobbyists are not subject to these restrictions.

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Story summary

California lawmakers passed AB 1370, criminalizing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) related to taxpayer funds and state laws.
The bill arose from NDAs linked to a $1.1 billion project and fast-food labor law discussions.
The State Senate approved the bill 39-0, pending minor changes before reaching Governor Gavin Newsom.
NDAs previously affected 2,000 individuals, but Newsom's office confirmed he and his staff did not sign them.
The bill seeks to improve government transparency, though lobbyists are not subject to these restrictions.